Hip replacement

[Cat33]

I had a hip replacement at the end of March and all went really well the pain has completely gone However I'm now experiencing pain in my lower back and sides I'm wondering if it's because it was nearly a year of not walking and Im a using muscles again that haven't been exercised for so long Has anyone else experienced this ?

[Bananas5]

Have you been doing the exercises given by the physio? It can take up to 6 months to get back to normal

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[Cat33 in reply to Bananas5]

Yes I have Oh thanks for that x

[ITYFIALMCTT]

Yes - it's surprising how much muscle you can lose even when you're attempting to remain active and then you start to walk around any discover just how much muscle quantity or quality you've lost.

Strains and sprains can take 6 months for recovery so, yes, backs that have had some disuse can be similar in length of recovery. Progress can be slow when following physiotherapy exercises but it will happen.

[Cat33 in reply to ITYFIALMCTT]

Thanks very much for your information I feel reassured now

[gman1961]

Hi Cat

I will ask a colleague, who is a physiotherapist.

Gary

[Cat33 in reply to gman1961]

Oh thank very much Gary I am doing all the exercises I have been given and walking but not overdoing it I feel it as I walk up and down stairs normally again I couldn't walk for so long before my operation and my posture was awful

I'm seeing my doctor on the 23rd have to wait ages to see our own GP

[gman1961]

It's not uncommon, but if still bothering you have a chat with doctor.

Early days as yet regarding rehabilitation,it sounds like your body is realigning it's self after the operation.

Take care

Gary

[Cat33 in reply to gman1961]

Thanks Gary I think I forget how it is still early days as my hip is fine and I felt so well I think it must be that Yes will speak to my doctor on the 23rd

[gman1961 in reply to Cat33]

Take care.

Gary

[Cat33 in reply to gman1961]

Will do It was a nice surprise to hear from you being on a different forum I wasn't expecting it

[gman1961 in reply to Cat33]

It just came through as a normal e mail .

Gary

[Cat33 in reply to gman1961]

Oh ok I'm glad it did